Monday Focus: The Rebirth of Fascism and the Destruction of Democracy

By Robert A. Vella The rise of authoritarianism around the world today, mostly of the right-wing fascist variety, rekindles extremely Continue reading →

Saturday Headlines: Voter suppression, coronavirus pandemic, disinformation campaigns, and more

By Robert A. Vella Today’s headline news stories cover President Trump’s voter suppression efforts (plus links to help you make Continue reading →

Headwinds meet Trump strategies on the election, protests, pandemic, immigration, and criminal allies

By Robert A. Vella President Trump’s strategies against a fair and democratic 2020 election, against the racial injustice protests, against Continue reading →

U.S. economy shrinks sharply as coronavirus pandemic stalls recovery and Republicans dither

By Robert A. Vella The U.S. economy shrunk in the second quarter by a staggering 33% – a collapse not Continue reading →

Tuesday Catch-up: A warning to racial injustice protesters

By Robert A. Vella Recurring back ailments are limiting my blogging activities, but here’s a news catch-up post for this Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Trump hits new low as COVID-19 hits new high while the GOP contemplates its future

By Robert A. Vella Today’s news roundup is highlighted by President Trump falling to a new low in public approval Continue reading →

Trump henchman tries to oust U.S. Attorney for SDNY, while another seizes U.S. media organizations

By Robert A. Vella President Trump‘s henchman at the Department of Justice – Attorney General William Barr – tried to Continue reading →

Bolton nukes Trump, SCOTUS upholds DACA, Atlanta cops charged, pandemic and int’l news

By Robert A. Vella Shortly after the White House and Department of Justice filed lawsuits to prevent former National Security Continue reading →